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Dr. Mark Potter, MD

General Surgery*
4.0 (7)
Map Pin Small Saint Helena, CA
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39 years of experience

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Overview of Dr. Mark Potter, MD

Dr. Mark Potter, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Saint Helena, CA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 39 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine and is affiliated with Adventist Health St. Helena and Adventist Health Clear Lake. Patients rated Dr. Potter an average 4.0 star rating.

Dr. Potter works at Practice in Saint Helena, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Small Intestine Cancer and Colorectal Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Potter's Office Locations

  1. 1
    St. Helena Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
    6 Woodland Rd Ste 101, Saint Helena, CA 94574 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (707) 963-6111
  2. 2
    Adventist Health St. Helena
    10 Woodland Rd, Saint Helena, CA 94574 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (707) 963-3611

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  • Adventist Health St. Helena
  • Adventist Health Clear Lake

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Small Intestine Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Stomach Cancer
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anoscopy
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Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal Prolapse
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Male Breast Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Acid Reflux Surgery
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
Colostomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Orchiectomy
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Vagotomy
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Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
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    About Dr. Mark Potter, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 39 years of experience
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    • 1689640955
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    Education & Certifications

    Internship
    • The Ohio State University Hospitals
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Potter accepts Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of California, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

    Dr. Potter has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Potter has seen patients for Small Intestine Cancer and Colorectal Cancer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Potter on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    7 patients have reviewed Dr. Potter. The overall rating for this provider is 4.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Potter.

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